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News from June 2025


UGA funds faculty projects to tackle rural issues across Georgia

The University of Georgia's Rural Engagement Workshop for Academic Faculty has allocated seed grants to faculty members addressing rural challenges in Georgia.


School of Law announces faculty and staff award winners for 2024-25

The School of Law has announced the recipients of its 2024-25 faculty and staff awards, as recognized by students.


Two convicted in multi-million dollar telephone scam targeting elderly

Pradip Parikh and Alpesh Patel have been convicted for their involvement in a transnational telephone scam that defrauded Americans of millions.


Remote patient monitoring company settles lawsuit over false Medicare claims

Health Wealth Safe, Inc. and Dr. Subodh Agrawal have agreed to pay $1.29 million to settle allegations of submitting false claims to Medicare.


Waynesboro man sentenced for string of armed robberies across seven Georgia counties

A Waynesboro resident has been sentenced to over 26 years in federal prison for a series of armed robberies across multiple counties in Georgia.


Newsweek features Assaf Harpaz on Missouri property tax changes

Assistant Professor Assaf Harpaz was recently featured in Newsweek, discussing proposed changes to property tax regulations in Missouri.


Nursing home neglect: Legal protections for residents in Georgia and Alabama

For many families, deciding to place a loved one in a nursing home is challenging.


Macon Mayor Lester Miller strengthens community ties with Mercer University

Lester Miller, the mayor of Macon-Bibb County since 2020, has focused on strengthening ties between his hometown and Mercer University.


Wells releases new edition of Constitutional Torts

Carter Chair Emeritus Michael L. Wells has released the sixth edition of "Constitutional Torts."


Mercer law professors Tim Floyd and Daisy Hurst retire after decades-long careers

Tim Floyd and Daisy Hurst, both seasoned educators at Mercer University School of Law, are retiring after long careers dedicated to legal education.


Bruner publishes chapter on corporate risk and sustainability

Christopher M. Bruner, the Stembler Family Distinguished Professor in Business Law, has contributed a chapter titled "Business Risk, Capital Markets, and Sustainable Companies" to the book "The Prism of Sustainability: Multidisciplinary Profiles."


AJMLS graduate Inez Grant named Hall County Solicitor-General

Inez Grant, an alumna of Atlanta's John Marshall Law School (AJMLS), has been appointed as the Hall County Solicitor-General by Governor Brian Kemp.


Justice Department enhances efforts against elder financial fraud

In recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, U.S. Attorney General Pamela Bondi and U.S. Attorney Theodore S. Hertzberg have announced that the Justice Department is intensifying efforts to protect American seniors from fraudulent schemes...


Smith releases third edition of "Law of Neighbors

Martin Chair of Law Emeritus James C. Smith has published the third edition of "Law of Neighbors," co-authored with D.J. Kochan.


Aflac experiences cyberattack raising concerns over customer data security

Aflac, a major provider of supplemental insurance in the United States, has been targeted by a cyberattack that could have compromised sensitive customer data.


James D. Boles appointed to Henry County State Court

Judge James D. Boles, Jr., an alumnus of Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School (AJMLS), has been appointed to the State Court of Henry County.


Heywood publishes article on capital cases in Georgia

Clinical Associate Professor Jessica L. Heywood has published an article titled “Survey of Capital Cases in Georgia” in the Mercer Law Review.


Andrea L. Dennis publishes article on Sierra Leone's anti-trafficking law

Associate Dean and Martin Chair of Law Andrea L. Dennis has published a new article titled “Countries as Laboratories: Reflections on Sierra Leone’s Amended Anti-Human Trafficking Law.” This work appears in the 53rd volume of the Georgia Journal...


Former Fulton County deputy charged with excessive force against detainees

Khadijah Solomon, a former deputy with the Fulton County Sheriff's Office in Georgia, has been arraigned on charges of using excessive force and obstructing justice.


Eleventh Circuit seeks input on Judge Ellis-Monro's reappointment

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit is evaluating the reappointment of Bankruptcy Judge Barbara Ellis-Monro for another 14-year term in the Northern District of Georgia, located in Atlanta.